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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings have seen the details. They have seen photos of the injuries that Adrian Petersons 4-year-old son suffered at the hands of the star running back. They have a history of punishing players who have run into trouble with the law. The Vikings brought Peterson back to the team anyway even as the public furor over the NFLs approach to addressing domestic abuse reached a fever pitch. The Vikings reinstated Peterson on Monday, one day after he sat out a 30-7 home loss to the New England Patriots after he was charged with a felony in Texas for using a wooden switch to spank his son. Peterson, who said he was using a form of discipline his father used on him as a boy, is expected to play against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. "We are trying to do the right thing," Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said. "This is a difficult path to navigate regarding the judgment of how a parent disciplines his child. Based on the extensive information we have right now and what we know of Adrian not only as a person but what hes done for this community, we believe he deserves to play while the legal process plays out." Peterson didnt talk with reporters, but issued a statement in which he insisted he is not a child abuser and wanted "everyone to understand how sorry I feel about the hurt I have brought to my child." "I am not a perfect son. I am not a perfect husband. I am not a perfect parent, but I am, without a doubt, not a child abuser," Peterson said in a nearly 500-word statement issued through his agency. "I am someone that disciplined his child and did not intend to cause him any injury. "No one can understand the hurt that I feel for my son and for the harm I caused him. My goal is always to teach my son right from wrong and thats what I tried to do that day." Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf said they decided to bring back Peterson for practices and Sundays game at New Orleans "after significant thought, discussion and consideration." The Wilfs said they want to let the case play out before making any more definitive decisions on Petersons future with the only NFL team he has ever played for. "To be clear, we take very seriously any matter that involves the welfare of a child," they said. "At this time, however, we believe this is a matter of due process and we should allow the legal system to proceed so we can come to the most effective conclusions and then determine the appropriate course of action." The Wilfs were not available for further comment on Monday but Spielman said they are going to leave the decision about whether Peterson crossed a line while disciplining his son up to the courts. "For a league full of people that claim to care about leadership, there sure seems to be a bunch of followers," ESPN analyst and former quarterback Tim Hasselbeck tweeted. Peterson faces a charge of reckless or negligent injury to a child, which carries penalties of up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. His initial court appearance in Conroe, Texas, near Houston, was scheduled for Oct. 8. Corporal punishment is legal in Texas and non-deadly force against a child by a parent or guardian is permissible. But the punishment is abusive if it causes injury. A blow that leaves a bruise, welt or swelling, or requires medical attention, could be judged abusive. The guidelines also say use of an instrument "is cause for concern." Petersons attorney, Rusty Hardin, said Peterson used a switch because that was the way he was brought up by his parents in Palestine, Texas, and the NFL star agreed. "I have to live with the fact that when I disciplined my son the way I was disciplined as a child, I caused an injury that I never intended or thought would happen," Peterson said. "I know that many people disagree with the way I disciplined my child. I also understand after meeting with a psychologist that there are other alternative ways of disciplining a child that may be more appropriate." He noted that many people feel "very strongly" about corporal punishment, but said "regardless of what others think, however, I love my son very much and I will continue to try to become a better father and person." The Vikings decided to sit Peterson against the Patriots, moving swiftly after a week in which the NFL came under heavy scrutiny for its handling of a domestic violence case involving former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice. Spielman said the Vikings have seen files the authorities have built on Petersons case, including some photos of the injuries the boy sustained. "The photos are disturbing. I understand that," Spielman said. "But to be clear, any matter thats involving the child is very important for this organization. But we also think it is right for him to go through the process legally." The Vikings clearly see Petersons case as different from the 2011 case involving former cornerback Chris Cook, who was accused of choking his girlfriend and charged with domestic assault. Cook was suspended by the team, reinstated with pay and then barred from all team activities, including games, while the legal process unfolded. Cook wound up missing 10 games and was eventually acquitted. He never faced discipline from the NFL and played two more seasons with the Vikings before signing with the 49ers. The Vikings also cut cornerback A.J. Jefferson last year, less than a day after he was arrested for domestic assault. In 2012, the Vikings cut practice squad running back Caleb King hours after he was released from jail after allegedly inflicting serious harm on another man in a fight. "Why are due process rights only reserved for the privileged (and) for those at the top of the roster?" former linebacker Scott Fujita tweeted. But Spielman steadfastly denied the teams decision on Peterson had anything to do with his status as one of the best players in the league and his ability to help the team win. "It has nothing to do with him as a football player," Spielman said. "Its based purely on the facts that we have that have been presented to us." The NFL is looking into Petersons case, and if convicted he could face a minimum six-game suspension under the leagues new domestic abuse policy that was implemented after Commissioner Roger Goodell admitted he botched Rices initial punishment. Coach Mike Zimmer said he had input during deliberations, but ultimately it was ownerships decision to let him play again. "Its important that when I ask these players to do the things I ask them to do, to fight for me, to run through the wall for me, that Im able do my very best to help support them when I can," Zimmer said. The Vikings decision to reinstate Peterson came on the same day the NFL announced that three experts in domestic violence will serve as senior advisers to the league and help shape policy. Fake Marlins Jerseys . Directly ahead was open field, the end zone and the Seattle Seahawks place in the NFC championship game. Miami Marlins Pro Shop .J. -- Richard Sherman, Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch deservedly draw the attention for what theyve done in getting the Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl. https://www.cheapmarlinsjerseys.us/ . 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The manner of Pakistans capitulation in the second Test, where they lost by 330 runs, appeared to nullify any positives gained by the fantastic victory at Lords.But despite the gloom that usually descends on Pakistan cricket in the face of a poor performance, newly-appointed Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is convinced that there is light at the end of the tunnel. We may have struggled in Manchester, but it is my firm belief that our batsmen will have picked up important experience by the end of this tour which will benefit them in the future, said Inzamam. Watch a pick of the action from the fourth day of the second test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford There is no need to panic due to the recent performance. It is usual for a team with many players who have never played in such conditions before, to struggle a little, similar to when non-Asian teams find it tough to play spin bowling in the sub-continent.Back home or in the UAE, we try and play every ball that we face, but in English conditions you need to be selective about which balls to play and which ones to leave.Our batsmen need to improve themselves technically. However, I do not believe that there is any blame to be laid at their feet for the defeat. We need to have patience.The England victory at Old Trafford may have been painful for Pakistan cricket followers but England batsman Joe Roots fantastic 254 against a world-class bowling attack was a sight to behold. Root innings one of the greats Nasser Hussain hailed Joe Roots double hundred as one of the greatest innings for England hes seen A veteran of almost five-hundred international games, Inzamam expressed his admiration for the 25-year-old England batsman who is laying waste to many an international bowling attack.Root has really impressed me, said Inzamam. Ive watched his career closely; he is a fantastic player and seems to be improving with every innings that he plays.I see a great future for him if he continues to bat in the way he is batting at the moment.The four-Test series now stands level at 1-1 after Pakistan kicked off their campaign with an impressive 75-run victory against England at Lords.There arent many cricket followers who will forget the unique press-up celebration by Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq when he scored a fantastic hundred in the first Test. Misbah-ul-Haq celebrated his century against England at Lords in a very unusual way, by doing some press-ups! Apart from the well-deserved accolades he received for his innings, his performance in that game also underlined his importance to the Pakistan team and seemed to end any talk of age not being on his side on this tour.ddddddddddddInzamam said the only considerations for Misbahs inclusion in this team and for his future participation were his performances and fitness - the latter helped by the squads pre-tour army boot camp.Misbah has shown the way for all batsmen to follow, added Inzaman. He is the most experienced player in the team and our captain.We also have Younus Khan, who we can rely on for experience. Performances by both these players are key to our successes. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq praised the performances of Englands Alastair Cook and Joe Root after defeat in the second test Misbahs age is not an issue - there is absolutely no limit on the age of a player for him to be part of the Pakistan team. The only factor that matters is the level of performance and the fitness of the player.The way Misbah is playing now, I see no reason why he should not be given the opportunity to represent Pakistan in upcoming foreign tours, as his experience will be crucial for the team.Chastised by their loss at Old Trafford, Misbah and Pakistan will now need to re-group and look ahead to the remaining two Test matches to try to finish the series on a winning note.While the loss at Old Trafford is fresh in the minds of fans and players alike, Inzamam says the win in the opening Test at Lords cannot be ignored as it showed to the world that Pakistan are not a pushover. The win at Lords has shown everyone that this team is more than capable of winning against tough opposition and in foreign conditions, he said.The Old Trafford Test obviously did not go that well, but then we have to give credit to England for making a comeback in this series and shows that they are a very tough team to beat.Regardless of the result in the second Test, I am convinced that as the players get more experience in these conditions, their performance will improve and Pakistan will get better results and bounce back.Watch day one of the third Investec Test between England against Pakistan, from Edgbaston, at 10am, Wednesday Sky Sports 2. Also See: Pakistan fixtures/results England fixtures/results Live cricket on Sky Get Sky Sports ' ' '